The church of Christ at Fairview Park is a group of Christians committed to following just the Bible in all that we say and do. Our goal is to be a local church like those found in the pages of the New Testament. Our collective worship and work reflect this focus. Our weekly uploads are Bible lessons presented by Fairview Evangelists. We invite you to study the Bible with us. Like those found in the pages of the New Testament, the Fairview Park church is completely independent of all other c ...
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In the religious world today, we find that religious groups differ in how they view their mission in the world. In this second part of a series, Evangelist Jacob Holman continues a search of the Scriptures to see what the mission of Christ's church is today and ways to carry out that mission.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Our Mission as Christ's Church (Part 1)When we look at the religious world today, we find that religious groups differ in how they view their mission in the world. How would you fill in the blank? "Christ's church exists to _______."In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the Scriptures to see what our mission is as Christ's church and ways…
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John 13. Many of us know the story of Jesus taking the time to wash the disciples' feet on the night He was betrayed. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to answer why Jesus did this act of service. And how can we emulate Jesus' example today.By Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Corinthians 16:9. When Paul was in Ephesus, he wrote that he experienced both opportunities to preach the gospel and opposition to the gospel message. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at the lives of Jesus and Paul and how they experienced opportunities and opposition so we can be better prepared for both today.…
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Romans 12:14-21. We who follow Jesus can respond to evil in one of two ways. We can be overcome by it, or we can overcome evil with good. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines Paul's instructions in Romans 12:21 to "overcome evil with good" to see what it means for us today.By Fairview Church of Christ
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2 Thessalonians 1. Sometimes, we may not like thinking about the justice of God or the judgment day. However, in this chapter, Paul views the justice of God as evidence of our hope and His love. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at why the justice of God is indeed the evidence of our hope and His love.…
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11. Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica about the second coming of Christ. Do we think about the second coming of Christ as much as is written in the Bible?In this study, Evangelist Tim Jennings looks at the second coming and what Jesus' return means.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 23-25. Abraham's wife, Sarah, has died as this portion of Genesis begins. The in chapter 11 of Hebrews, we are told Sarah and Abraham "died in faith." What does it mean to die in faith?In this study, Evangelist Tim Jennings examines Genesis 23, 24, and 25 to see how we can "die in faith."By Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 10-12. The choices in life may seem complicated, but in the Bible, the choices are simple. The way we should go is often surprising. In this study, Evangelist Tim Jennings examines two stories from Genesis that illustrate choices we can make today – Babel and Abraham.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 4-9. Do you ever get frustrated over the way the world works? Christians must be prepared to face hostility because life is not always fair.In this study, Evangelist Tim Jennings looks into what the three children of Adam and Eve teach us about the world today.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 3. Like a river becomes dirty as it proceeds on its way, we live in a world dominated by lies and the progression of sin.In this study, Evangelist Tim Jennings examines why there has been a significant change in the world from God's original plan.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 1 -2. The opening chapters of Genesis give us a fundamental understanding of the Bible. Genesis shows us the nature of God and the destiny of man. In this study, Evangelist Tim Jennings goes back to the beginning to gain an understanding of the world.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Philippians 4:4-13. Since we live in a world of discontentment, it is easy to become discontented. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul wrote that the early Christians should find genuine spiritual happiness in God. In this "Growing Together" study, Evangelist Jacob Holman takes Paul's example and words to the Philippians so that we can help each…
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It can be easy to become discouraged as a Christian. In Acts 21-22 Paul was rejected, lied about, insulted, and beaten by his own countrymen. Yet, he still found it in his heart to preach the gospel of Jesus' forgiveness and grace. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams will examine how we can live out the gospel today in the same humble, loving …
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Nahum 3:19. As we continue our "Major Lessons from Minor Prophets" series, we look at Nahum and his statement that "Your wound is incurable." In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers Nahum's words, "Your wound is incurable," to see how it is possible for us to walk so far away from God that punishment is inevitable.…
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Nahum: An OverviewThis lesson will be an overview of the message of the Old Testament book of Nahum. At its core, Nahum is a book of punishment and the consequences for sin. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how Nahum gives us a look at our great and loving God through the lens of His love for justice.…
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May the God of Peace Himself Sanctify You Completely
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1 Thessalonians 5. As Paul finishes his first letter to the Thessalonians, he instructs the Thessalonians to stay strong in the virtues of love, holiness, and hope. He also prays that God will guide them in these virtues as well. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks to Paul's instructions and prayer to the early Christians of Thessalonica…
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Psalm 61. As we experience various trials in life, we have One to whom we can turn for comfort and protection. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at a psalm of David that focuses on God as our refuge and strength.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Lessons from the Cross: Think About Others
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John 17:9-19. We take another look at the cross of Christ and are reminded of the numerous important lessons it teaches us. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines how the cross teaches us to think about others, even as we experience trials.By Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Kings 17:8-24. This is the first of many passages that point to the future resurrection of Christ. God's power and willingness to give life to His people is one of the foundational aspects of the hope and faith we have in Him. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines the first recorded resurrection to learn more about the power of God an…
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Psalm 111 reveals who our God is and encourages us to study the depths of God's love and goodness. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams goes through Psalm 111 to find joy in the character and works of God.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Growing Together in Forgiveness by Fairview Church of ChristBy Fairview Church of Christ
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Zaccheus: The Power of Jesus' Forgiveness
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Luke 19. The story of Zaccheus is taught to children about a short tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. However, it is much more than a simple children's story.In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how the story of Zaccheus speaks to themes of worldliness, judgmentalness, repentance, and forgiveness.…
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Isaiah 11-12. In this passage, Isaiah prophesied about the hope Jesus brings as our king. This study by Evangelist Gavin Williams focuses on what Isaiah says about God's people's response to His kingdom.By Fairview Church of Christ
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We continue with our Q&A series. This time we will answer the questions "Does God know everything that's going to happen before it happens?" And "Are there still Pharisees in 2024?"In this study, Evangelists Jacob Holman and Gavin Williams answer more Bible questions.By Fairview Church of Christ
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James 1:19-27. A common challenge for those who know the Bible well is living what we know. In his writings to the twelve tribes, James admonishes them to be not just "hearers" but to "be doers of the word." This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines this admonition of James and then considers three practical proofs that we are doers, and not h…
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1 Thessalonians 4-5. As we end our study of the book of 1 Thessalonians, Paul has been talking about growing in love, holiness, and hope. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to answer the questions "What is hope?" and "How does hope impact my daily life?"By Fairview Church of Christ
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Luke 14:25-35. A fundamental reality in life is that nothing comes for free. There is a cost. Whether it is time, money, or energy, there is always a cost involved. This study by Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the words of Jesus in Luke 14, focusing on the three costs of being a disciple of His.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Titus 2-3. Passages in the New Testament teach us that we are supposed to grow in grace, so much so that others can see the grace of God working in us. But what does that grace look like in our lives? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks to Paul's words to Titus to see the practicality of grace.…
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Of all the blessings God gives us, prayer is among the greatest. Yet, we often feel inadequate when we pray. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at two of the many great prayers in Scripture to help better equip us as we pray.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Acts 22:12-16. Luke records that Ananias asked Saul a question before he was baptized into Christ. The question was, "Why do you delay?" In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks into the important question of "delaying" and three common answers people give. We also consider what the Scriptures say regarding those answers.…
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The Body of ChristEphesians 4. Why does the church exist? What is its goal? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams seeks to answer these important questions by looking to Paul's writings to discover that the church is a gift from God.By Fairview Church of Christ
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1 Thessalonians is a book that focuses on holiness and love. In chapter 4, Paul shows us what a Christian looks like and gives us some practical ways to grow in both aspects. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines what it means to grow in holiness and love.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Jude 3. Although Jude desired to write his brief letter to discuss the "common salvation" he and his brethren had in Christ, he wrote instead to exhort them to "contend earnestly for the faith."In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman defines the statement and examines what "contend earnestly for the faith" means for us today.…
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From Romans to Revelation, each book includes a greeting of peace. As we continue our 2024 "Side By Side: Growing Together" theme, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers how and why we grow together in God's peace.By Fairview Church of Christ
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What makes a good church? In 1 Thessalonians 2-3, the Apostle Paul writes about what makes up a good church. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams explores why it's not physical but Spiritual virtues that make a good church.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Vernon White is one of the evangelists Fairview supports. Vernon White is from Anderson, Indiana, and travels to Colombia to preach. In this study, Evangelist Vernon White provides an update on his work in Colombia.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Joel: "Rend Your Heart and Not Your Garments"
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Joel 2:12-17. Next in our "Major Lessons from Minor Prophets" series, we examine Joel and his words in Joel 2:13, where God says, "Rend your heart and not your garments." In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers the words in Joel to see what true repentance is.By Fairview Church of Christ
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At its core, Joel is a book about sin and its consequences, but it is also a book about the power and magnitude of God's forgiveness and salvation for His people.In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams presents an overview of the message in the book of Joel.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Luke 10:21-42 In our world, bad attitudes toward God's truth range from denial to ignorance to opposition. But among us who are God's children, our attitudes must be different. In this sermon evangelist Jacob Holman looks at three right attitudes toward truth from Luke 10.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Romans 12. While we all know that Christians are supposed to be loving people. How do we do that, and what does it look like on a practical basis? In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at Romans 12 and Paul's explanation of what genuine, Godly love looks like both in the church and in the world.…
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Q&A: The Baptism of John and Bible Translations
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In the first Q&A of 2024, we will cover the questions "What was the baptism of John and how is it different from baptism today?" and "What's the deal with all the different translations of the Bible?"In this study, Evangelists Jacob Holman and Gavin Williams answer Bible questions about baptism and Bible translations.…
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1 Thessalonians 2. In this chapter, Paul appeals to the selfless, encouraging demeanor that he and his fellow workers had when they brought the gospel to the Thessalonians. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams will look at Paul's examples to see the proper attitude of leadership in the church and how all of us fit into the work of the gospel.…
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As our world becomes more worldly, many godly characteristics are abandoned. Among these is kindness. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines what God has to say about kindness as we ask the question, "What has happened to kindness?"By Fairview Church of Christ
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Building Better Relationships in the Church
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Ephesians 4:11-16. Paul wrote to the Ephesian Christians about what a Christian family should look like and Jesus' design and desire for His church. In this study, Evangelist Nick Angel examines our relationship with the church.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Genesis 2:24. Families are important to God. The family is the foundation of glorifying God.In this study, Evangelist Noah Diestelkamp looks at the three foundations necessary to build a better family.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Proverbs 6:16-19. Almost everyone who believes in God knows that He is love and a God who loves. However, not as many will admit that God also hates sin.In this second part of a two-part study, Evangelist Jacob Holman continues to look at seven things that God not only hates but are abominations to Him as recorded in Proverbs 6:16-19.…
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Proverbs 6:16-19. Almost everyone who believes in God knows that He is love and a God who loves. However, not as many will admit that God also hates sin. In this first of a two-part study, Evangelist Jacob Holman considers seven things that God not only hates, but are abominations to Him as recorded in Proverbs 6:16-19.…
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Side By Side: Growing Together in Grace and Knowledge
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2 Peter 3:17-18In this second sermon in our 2024 theme series, we consider what Peter wrote about growing together in grace and knowledge, and see how both of these things are connected in Christ. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman examines how grace and knowledge are connected in Christ.By Fairview Church of Christ
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Why do we trust in God? Psalm 125 is a beautiful song that grapples with the worth of trusting in God, even through the trials of life. In this study, Evangelist Gavin Williams uses Psalm 125 to strengthen our trust and confidence in our God and how great it is to trust Him.By Fairview Church of Christ
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